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Hands-On Q in AP
Actually you're wrong with this, there was a time when there was a very vociferous call from several posters for a digital version of the Auto 110. It was quite the idea a while back. Thanks for the correction - I had forgotten about this. Still, my basic point stands, in that continuous calls and t...
Posted by rparmar on 10/09/2011 - 14:14
Hands-On Q in AP
Pentax images only please. This isn't a forum about Sony compacts. Funny, because that's what people have been calling for. I can't remember reading even one post amongst tens of thousands on half a dozen forums that ever said "Let's have Pentax make a point'n'shoot with interchangeable lenses." ...
Posted by robbie_d on 10/09/2011 - 19:57
Hands-On Q in AP
If I'd realised my innocent comment would lead to the next round in a boring on going argument between certain forum members I would never have made it. Can you please stop attacking each other, not only on this thread but on others too? It isn't necessary. Sometimes it is better to just let thin...
Posted by Gwyn on 11/09/2011 - 13:18
K7 Sharpness
Shutter blur is around 1/160 so out of my head. What might be the problem is that the focus is not spot on with the K7 but you can adjust that in the camera. And I'm comparing images on screen - both on camera screen and on laptop. Not looking at a pixel level. Even at 1:4 you can see the phot...
Posted by Anvh on 06/09/2011 - 21:32
K7 Sharpness
Shutter blur is around 1/160 so out of my head. What might be the problem is that the focus is not spot on with the K7 but you can adjust that in the camera. And I'm comparing images on screen - both on camera screen and on laptop. Not looking at a pixel level. Even at 1:4 you can see the phot...
Posted by pezking on 06/09/2011 - 22:11
K7 Sharpness
I am comparing them like this. I'm just saying that viewing a photo from the K7 at 1:4 - not even filling my 13" macbook screen, you can tell that the photos are just not sharp, nevermind in comparison to any other photos. Okay, sorry, i thought you were comparing. It could be the AF, but I am no...
Posted by Anvh on 06/09/2011 - 22:37
K7 Sharpness
It could be the AF, but I am not convinced. I'll get a focus chart and give a go at calibrating. You don't need a focus chart. Just shoot at max aperture ( use your 50/1.4 to start with ) at something with detail in reasonable light and at a 45 degree or so angle. Take a few shots and see if w...
Posted by Smeggypants on 07/09/2011 - 01:52
k-5 focussing DA*50-135 at f2.8
I would appreciate people's thoughts on focussing the 50-135 at f2.8 on the K-5. My usual approach is fix the focus point to the central point, focus using a half shutter press, then recompose and take the shot. However: -at around a meter or so the DoF is a few millimetres -there is no real g...
Posted by robheath on 06/09/2011 - 22:05
k-5 focussing DA*50-135 at f2.8
I prefer to use selective focus at 2.8 purely because the subject is likely to move between focussing & recomposing..
Posted by cabstar on 06/09/2011 - 22:55
k-5 focussing DA*50-135 at f2.8
focus and recompose is bad and even more so on wide apatures as it only takes mm to ruin a pic. use your focus points not focus and recompose. this will save me expliaing it. http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm
Posted by pentaxanne on 06/09/2011 - 23:00
A new pentax DSLR coming soon, not just rumor
Any new camera released in the next few months will have been in development for some time using exactly the same QA procedures as the K-5 :roll: :oops: i think the main reason for updating K-5 is to change the image of poor QA. Pentax has not always been too bad in QA. K-5 is probably packed with...
Posted by brightstone on 07/09/2011 - 12:08
K-5 will be mine !
Loving this camera :) seems a lot more sorted than the K-7 Focus is very sure, white balance excellent. Nice that my 3rd party battery was still fully charged after months waiting. That 4 hours first charge must be murder :D Pete
Posted by Transit on 15/09/2011 - 22:34
K-5 will be mine !
bit of a topic drift into the landscape there... back to the issue at hand :) And a more modest view :D I suppose the aftermarket grip lets the show down but I needed something to plonk it on :)
Posted by Transit on 16/09/2011 - 01:23
Which One Kr or K10d
K-r: lighter, faster AF, much better higher ISO performance, bigger and better LCD, current model so more expensive. K10: ergonomically better (IMHO), water/weather proof, top LCD as well as main screen. The only issue I'm aware of with the K-r is FF under tungsten (I think this is what I've r...
Posted by Blincodave on 07/09/2011 - 13:29
A K5 at last
Well done! Yes those finance deals are rather tempting, Clifton Cameras are doing it too. Had they got the 645D back in stock I wonder, since their last one was looted in the riots?
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/09/2011 - 16:38
A K5 at last
Well...after much thought and consideration I've taken the plunge and purchased a K5 with the 18-55 kit lens - battery is charging now! I bought it from Jessops Birmingham who despite the prices in their store were happy to match their Internet price. A free tripod was on offer but I already have...
Posted by ChrisR on 07/09/2011 - 20:13
in the last six months
Manual and TAV mostly Someone mentioned focus bracketing. Reckon that would be an excellent feature
Posted by Sean282 on 08/09/2011 - 15:58
in the last six months
A digital MX would be nice with access to the aperture ring. Manual exposure and Manual focus, though keep SR. Small, light and cheap :wink:
Posted by Blythman on 08/09/2011 - 16:18
in the last six months
I use "M" about 90% of the time, with manual focus lenses - "Av" with the kit lens for the other 10%. Andrew
Posted by andrewk on 08/09/2011 - 16:29
in the last six months
I see a re-curring theme here..... seems to me, that a new evil class cam with k mount would need only have three dials (aperture, shutter and iso) a green button and a "user defined /af" button and 4 or five "Quick set" user defined functions in the first pull down menu, if they want to make an ea...
Posted by Don on 08/09/2011 - 17:39
